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How It All Played Out

How It All Played Out

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 Unearth sport's greatest moments with broadcaster Mark Pougatch and journalist Paul Hayward, as they unravel the drama behind defining moments in sporting history - from triumphs and controversies to the twists that changed the game forever. With expert insight and a sharp eye for the untold detail, this is the inside track on sport’s biggest stories. New episodes drop every Tuesday, with bonus episodes each Thursday diving into the bizarre and brilliant forgotten corners of sport - from golf on the moon to football’s unlikely beginnings. For the drama, the feuds, the game-changing moments - this is How It All Played Out! Follow the podcast on socials @Playedoutpod For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.comCopyright 2025 Global Politics & Government World
Episodes
  • Sports Fashion And The Reason Tennis Players Wear Polo Shirts

    Sports Fashion And The Reason Tennis Players Wear Polo Shirts
    Jun 26 2025

    From a sport historians to fashionistas, In this episode of How It All Played Out, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward read an intriguing email from listener Scott, who claims to know why tennis players flip their collars up. But does the theory hold up?

    The pair also discuss other sporting attire, exploring how and why certain garments are used in the way they are. And they give their honest opinion on England's grey Euro 96 kit.

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    Executive Producer: Adem Waterman

    Head of Podcasts, Factual: Al Riddell

    Vicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for Global
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    19 mins
  • Was Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier the Greatest Rivalry of All Time? (Part 2)

    Was Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier the Greatest Rivalry of All Time? (Part 2)
    Jun 24 2025

    "Sit down son, it's all over. No one will ever forget what you did here today"

    In part two of this episode of How It All Played Out, Mark Pougatch and Paul Hayward cover the last two fights in the legendary trilogy between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. From the buildup to Super Fight II to the searing heat and savage intensity of the Thrilla in Manila, they explore the bitter rivalry, racial tensions, and raw physical toll that made this clash more than just a boxing match—it was a war.

    Step into the 1970s, where insults flew on TV, faces swelled beyond recognition, and two icons pushed themselves past the limits of endurance in a fight that left one man near blind and the other physically and mentally broken.

    This is more than sport. This is unfiltered, unforgettable history.

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    We'd love to hear from you! Email us: howitallplayedout@global.com

    Executive Producer: Adem Waterman

    Head of Podcasts, Factual: Al Riddell

    Vicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for Global
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    54 mins
  • This History Of Rugby's Wooden Spoon Award

    This History Of Rugby's Wooden Spoon Award
    Jun 19 2025

    Commiserations to last place.

    With Wales getting the Wooden Spoon for two years running in the Six Nations, Mark and Paul discuss how and why the 'prize' came about and they also talk NFL with the Mr. Irrelevant award.

    Remember to follow or subscribe and give us a 5 star review too!

    We'd love to hear from you! Email us: howitallplayedout@global.com

    Executive Producer: Adem Waterman

    Head of Podcasts, Factual: Al Riddell

    Vicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for Global
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    19 mins
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